Which Route is better?

[FSUSammy]

Hey everyone. My parents would like to go on a cruise this summer with me and my husband. I was just wondering which of the following is the better route to take. I know everyone has their favorites.

 

7 night West. Car. Depart Miami:

Belize City, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and George Town

 

7 night West. Car. Depart Miami:

Labadee, Ocho Rios, George Town, Cozumel

 

7 night South. Car. Depart San Juan:

Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten, St. Thomas

 

7 night South. Car. Depart San Juan:

St. Thomas, St. Maarten, St. Johns, Antigua, St. Lucia, Bridgetown

 

My parents have been to both Eastern and Western Car. My husband and I just recently went on our HM to the eastern car. which included St. Thomas, and St. Maarten.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Thanks!

Sam

[Shanafan]

I would prefer the Southern itineraries if I had to choose, and flying to San Juan was not a problem. I did the San Juan, Aruba, Curacao, St Marteen, St Thomas route on our first cruise. Was wonderful! The other one sounded great as there are a couple ports I have not been to.

[wallie5446]

We also have done all 3 and the Southern is our Favorite. Either you have would be good.

[Rubia_Boricua_PR]

7 night West. Car. Depart Miami:

Belize City, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and George Town

 

7 night West. Car. Depart Miami:

Labadee, Ocho Rios, George Town, Cozumel

[jrm9999]

If it were my choice, here is how I would rank them:

 

7 night South. Car. Depart San Juan:

Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten, St. Thomas

 

7 night South. Car. Depart San Juan:

St. Thomas, St. Maarten, St. Johns, Antigua, St. Lucia, Bridgetown

 

7 night West. Car. Depart Miami:

Labadee, Ocho Rios, George Town, Cozumel

 

7 night West. Car. Depart Miami:

Belize City, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and George Town

[TrentS]

Personally I hate the Western Caribbean - ugly, boring islands.

 

My first choice would be Southern and then Eastern. The islands are much nicer and prettier with more things to do on them.